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Before I start airbrushing the colors, I ALWAYS seal the Dull Aluminum with Kryoln "Crystal Clear" Gloss
This helps stop the peeling between colors & protects the silver if I do actual damage later on.

I started to mask the left gauntlet
I used Mustard because my Masking fluid had turned on me (see pic)
I wouldn't advise using it on lighter colors cuz it does stain
but, with the gauntlets it'll be okTIP: Don't let your masking fluid sit unsealed for months at a time
here's some pics

After struggling with my airbrush for about 45 minutes (It sat dirty for about 6 months )
I applied the Floquil "Wisconsin Central Maroon" with the cursed airbrush
I know that it is debated about this color & that the "Experts" claim the gauntlets are Floquil "Boxcar" instead.
I have tried "Boxcar" before & don't like it, it seems too brown
So...
I use the "Wisc Central Maroon"
However, my local Hobby shop only carries it in Gloss, so I have to clear coat it with DullCote afterwards
It's ok, it helps seal the colorTIP: Use a clear coat over your silver paint, sometimes other colors won't stick to silver
here are a few preliminary shots to show the glossiness
I will post more pics after the dullcote & masking removal with the same angles as the earlier pics

Pretty Cool!!!! I'm looking forward to seeing how this all turns out!!!! Being that I'm a Newbie, and painting techniques are more advanced than I'm used to with my R2D2. I need to know how to use an airbrush first!!! LOL
Great lloking Marroon too!!!

I masked The right gauntlet the same way as the left(forgot to take pics of the masking)
I then sprayed it with the same "Wisc Central Maroon" as the left
Using the same method to remove the Mustard (warm water & a sponge) as I did before
I know it looks too shint, but I haven't applied the Dull Coat yet

Once the Gold had dried, I taped off the Missile again to paint the black parts
I use cheap "Apple Barrel" black Acrylic from the craft section at Wal-Mart for this
I use the Acrylic so I can achieve the chipped & scratched effect easier
Just paint on the Black with a brush

I take the Missile over to the sink & use the same sponge with the Scotch-Brite pad on it to start scratching
GO VERY LIGHTLY WITH THE SCOTCH-BRITE PAD
after I get the amount of scratches I like, I then use masking tape for the chips
Take small pieces of tape & apply it to areas you want chipped
Then rub the tape in very small spots
Jerk the tape off quickly & it will leave "chips" in the paintTIP: Use masking tape to make "chips" in acrylic paint.

Thanx for the compliments
i do appreciate them
I painted the keypad & flamethrower buttons today
I used Cheap Acrylic craft paint from Wal-Mart (97 cent kind)
I used the same paint to do the Black Rectangle on the right gauntlet

The Calc pad buttons are painted with a small brush (little1/4 oz enamel bottles )
Testors "Red" #1103 for the red ones (duh)
Testors "Sea Blue" #1172 for the Blue ones
(some people say black, I go with Blue)

I have a set of MOW ROTJ gauntlets that I need to paint up so this thread will help me quite a bit. I have been considering getting some of the actual switches to install, so I've been working up the nerve to cut into these things. Have you installed any of the switches on the gauntlets you've done, and if so, any pointers? Also, what are your thoughts on using a machined aluminum missile on the gauntlets? I was impressed by the quality of the resin missile that came with them, so I'm rethinking installing the aluminum one I bought...

I have a set of MOW ROTJ gauntlets that I need to paint up so this thread will help me quite a bit. I have been considering getting some of the actual switches to install, so I've been working up the nerve to cut into these things. Have you installed any of the switches on the gauntlets you've done, and if so, any pointers? Also, what are your thoughts on using a machined aluminum missile on the gauntlets? I was impressed by the quality of the resin missile that came with them, so I'm rethinking installing the aluminum one I bought...

I have not installed switches myself on the MOW gauntlets.
I have them in my own fabricated flamethrower and have installed them in the Ruffkintoy gauntlets as well.
I drilled holes & installed them from the backside since those flamethrowers were not assembled yet
The MOW's are already put together, so ...

here's how I think I would do it;
Dremel off the old switches.
Drill holes for the new ones just big enough to push the button into
(Instead of cutting into the body)
install them with CA (Superglue)
the nuts should cover the holes that were drilled, but I could be wrong

I prefer resin (or rubber) gauntlet missiles over aluminum
While the aluminum ones look fantastic, I can't justify the cost myself.
since you have already purchased one, I gues that you are ok with the cost
I would paint both & try them out while trooping